Wrexham's McNicholas leaves on loan
Wrexham goalkeeper Luke McNicholas has formally joined Rochdale FC on loan ahead of the 2024/25 season, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
The official statement from Rochdale read, "Rochdale Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Luke McNicholas. The 24-year-old joins on a season-long loan from League One side Wrexham.
Lukaku could join Napoli if Osimhen leaves this summer
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku is keen on joining Napoli this summer provided Victor Osimhen leaves the club.
Both Lukaku and manager Antonio Conte are keen on working with each other once again and Napoli are expected to initiate talks with the Blues if and when Osimhen departs.
Al-Ittihad want to sign Chelsea outcast Kepa
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad have reportedly submitted an official bid to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea this summer, according to Rudy Galetti.
The Saudi side are reportedly offering a salary of €7m per year to the Spaniard. They are currently in talks with the Blues and are waiting for the custodian's response.
Real Madrid eyeing move for Alexander-Arnold
Per journalist Christian Falk, Real Madrid have reportedly shown interest in signing Liverpool star and defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in the future.
The England full-back's current contract with the Reds expires in 2025 and he is yet to sign a new contract extension. The player reportedly is interested in making the switch to La Liga.
Al-Nassr no longer interested in Ederson
Per Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr are no longer interested in signing Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson after they saw their €30m proposal rejected by the English giants. The Saudi club have now reportedly shifted their focus on Athletico Paranaense and Brazil custodian Bento.
Newcastle CEO opens up about Howe's link to England job
Following Gareth Southgate's resignation as England boss, Newcastle United's Eddie Howe has been installed as one of the favourites to replace him.
Recently Magpies CEO Darren Eales opened up about their manager's link with the England job as he told The Athletic, "Yes. I don't want to speak on hypotheticals so let me just step back and go, going into a new season, for us as a club Eddie has done a brilliant job. I've had the blessing to be able to work with Eddie and see how day-to-day and in terms of that man-management, on the grass, he is very hands-on. He's a great developer of players. He gets the psyche of the club and Newcastle and the fans. We've seen that with the way the team and the supporters have that affinity.
"For us, he is exactly the right man for the project we are on at Newcastle United and that is why we are committed to a long-term deal with him. That's why we think he's the right man for Newcastle. We love him."
Bayern director opens up on Davies' future
Bayern Munich director Christoph Freund recently opened up about the future of Real Madrid-linked Canadian defender Alphonso Davies.
Speaking to reporters, Freund said, "Talks have taken place but have not yet led to an agreement. The door is certainly not closed. We'll see what the next few months will bring."
Marseille close to signing Man Utd outcast Greenwood
Per The Athletic, Marseille have 'reached an agreement in principle' to sign Manchester United's Mason Greenwood despite many of the club's fans opposing the transfer.
The 22-year-old still has to undergo a medical and sign for the Ligue 1 outfit before the transfer can be completed.
Arsenal reject Smith Rowe transfer bids from Fulham & Palace
Arsenal have reportedly rejected bids from Fulham and Crystal Palace for Emile Smith Rowe despite the winger barely featuring in the 2023-24 season.
Sancho set for fresh start at Man Utd as Ten Hag speaks out on his future
Jadon Sancho is set for a fresh start at Manchester United as Erik ten Hag has put aside his long-running feud with the English winger.
Mbappe poses with Real's iconic No.9 shirt for first time
Kylian Mbappe has posed with Real Madrid's iconic No.9 shirt for the first time, with the French forward being officially unveiled by the Blancos.
Gareth Southgate RESIGNS as England manager
Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager, with an emotional statement issued to supporters after the team's Euro 2024 final defeat.
Arsenal & Chelsea set to battle for Williams with Barca move 'unlikely'
Arsenal & Chelsea are reportedly set to battle for €58m (£49m/$63m) Nico Williams with Barcelona transfer "unlikely" for the Spain Euro 2024 hero.
David Luiz to Wrexham?! Reynolds teases 'secret' transfer
Ryan Reynolds has teased a blockbuster transfer deal for Wrexham after taking in a "secret scouting mission" alongside ex-Chelsea star David Luiz.
Southampton keen on signing Arsenal outcast Ramsdale
Per The Sun, newly promoted Premier League side Southampton are reportedly keen on signing out of favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale this summer.
The England international is tipped to leave the Gunners this summer after the permanent signing of David Raya. The North London giants, however, are expected to demand a transfer fee in the region of £30m.
Interim boss Stephen Frail expects Motherwell to appoint a new manager next week and admits their first job will be to lift the players’ confidence after a 3-0 mauling at home to Ross County.A double from Ronan Hale and Connor Randall’s last-minute strike secured an impressive victory for the Staggies at Fir Park.Defeat sees the Steelmen drop into the bottom half of the Premiership tab...
Mark Hughes heaped praise on goalkeeper Gabe Breeze after Carlisle picked up a vital point in the League Two relegation battle with a goalless draw against in-form Colchester at Brunton Park.Breeze made two excellent saves from Lyle Taylor as the Cumbrians ended a four-game losing run and the former Man City boss was astounded by the 21-year-old’s performance.He said: “The game had som...
Chesterfield boss Paul Cook launched a scathing attack on his play-off hopefuls after they surrendered an early lead to lose 3-1 at Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Walsall.The Spireites enjoyed a rapid start when Jamie Grimes’ eighth-minute header put them ahead against a wobbling Walsall side, who were winless in five matches with the chasing pack closing in.However, Bim Pepple and Dylan D...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week’s Champions League trip to Real Madrid.Haaland went down clutching his leg in the latter stages of the champions’ 4-0 Premier League thrashing of Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and was immediately substituted.Losing the Norwegian would be a major blow to ...
Rotherham manager Steve Evans described Thomas Parsons’ performance as “atrocious” after the referee awarded a stoppage-time penalty from which Reading snatched a 2-1 victory in League One.Reading had led 1-0 at half-time through top scorer Harvey Knibbs but Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham from a spot-kick in the 57th minute.With the game heading for a draw, Parsons adjudged Mil...
Michael Flynn believes his team can make a charge towards the League Two play-offs places after watching them come from 2-0 down to beat Barrow 3-2 at home.Matty Taylor scored twice before fellow substitute Ashley Hay hit the winner as the Robins continued their perfect home record in 2025.Cheltenham climbed to 13th in the table and sit eight points off seventh-placed Crewe with two games in hand....
Birmingham manager Chris Davies praised Jay Stansfield’s work ethic after he lit up St Andrew’s with the only goal of a 1-0 win to sink play-off chasing Charlton.Stansfield’s 23rd-minute strike stretched City’s lead to nine points ahead of second-placed Wycombe, with Blues boasting a game in hand.Victory was City’s 30th in all competitions as they extended their unbea...
Andoni Iraola refused to get carried away after Bournemouth fans were left dreaming of a potential Champions League adventure following a first league double over south-coast rivals Southampton.Travelling Cherries fans chanted of playing in European football’s premier competition next season after their side soared to fifth spot in the Premier League table thanks to a deserved 3-1 success at...
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side for fighting back to draw 1-1 at Hull after he demanded “I want to see my football team back”.The Norwich boss had some tough words for his team as they trailed 1-0 at half-time to the relegation-threatened side, including for Kellen Fisher – but the player then delivered the assist for Josh Sargent’s equaliser.The Un...
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Jota has a chance of starting against Bayern Munich after scoring and impressing in a 3-0 victory over Dundee United.Jota earned the club’s man-of-the-match award after cutting in from the left and curling home from 18 yards to double the lead given to the hosts by another impressive finish from Callum McGregor.The Portuguese winger has now started two gam...
